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Demelis Family History

Demelis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Melis, Dellis, Demel, Demers, Lemelin, Demaris, Deselms, Delis

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Where is the Demelis family from?

You can see how Demelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demelis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Demelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Demelis families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Demelis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Demelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demelis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Demelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Demelis. 67% of Demelis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Demelis women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Waiter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Demelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Demelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demelis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Demelis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Demelis. For the veterans among your Demelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demelis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Demelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Demelis in 1966 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demelis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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